Monday Sep 23, 2013

Cloud Odyssey: A Hero’s Quest is about to launch. Join
us at Oracle OpenWorld 2013 and join
the crew of the star cruiser Stratus as they prepare for their journey to the
Cloud.This sci-fi action adventure
takes you to the outer reaches of the universe.Join the crew in their quest for the mysterious cloud planet –
Terranuvem.

Visit the Cloud Odyssey Booth at Oracle OpenWorld - Moscone
West 4048

Have your photo taken as one of the crew

Get a sneak preview of the two minute trailer for the forthcoming
movie Cloud Odyssey: A Hero’s Quest

Speak to an Oracle expert about Oracle Private Cloud solutions

Get a behind the scenes look at the making of Cloud Odyssey: A
Hero’s Quest

In addition, start YOUR journey to the cloud with some must-see sessions at Oracle OpenWorld:

SaaS. Software as a service. Cloud applications. What do they mean to you? What do they mean to your business?Not all clouds are created equal and it is important to know what your cloud provider has to offer and what cloud capabilities you need. Will it be able to support your business needs?

As a line of business executive, here are a few key things to remember:

1) To empower the business, cloud applications must work together This is important for several reasons:- A complete and integrated cloud application is necessary for business managers to visualize information through a consolidated lens. Wouldn’t it be better if you could more easily share data appropriately across departments, make better decisions and align with the overall business strategy?

2) Business managers require anytime, anywhere access- In today’s world of social and mobile, cloud is the backbone that enables new levels of interconnectivity and real time access for business, your brand and responding to the pulse of your customers.

3) Where your data is located and who has access to it may surprise you.- Needless to say, security is the top concern with organizations considering moving their business critical applications to the cloud. This is an area where adequate research should be done and any potential cloud provider should be evaluated.- It is important to understand what security services your cloud provider will provide and what regulatory and compliance mandates they adhere to. Different lines of business will have different requirements depending on their industry, geography and customer base.

Want to know more about Oracle’s Strategy for SaaS in the cloud? Be sure to check out these sessions: